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I don't think Papi is a "past his prime hitter." But his body is certainly past its prime. I don't know, if he'd take around $20 million for two years, I'd sign him. But if he wants closer to $30 mil, that's another story.

They peel the skin away from the skull, usually brine it in some kind of tasty sauce and then when it has reached desired 'shrunkenness' they dry it off and reshape it back into something that resembles a face/head.

Though head wrapping could restructure the shape of the skull, it would not shrink it. And Timmy is the perfect age for that because his cranial sutures wouldn't be fully fused.

The last member of the 2004 team (2007 as well?) without whom 2004 would not have happened. Sign him. It's called gratitude. It's not like anyone ever gives economics any serious consideration in this sport.

Youk can't even think of coming back, as that would mean playing first again, or third when, not if, Middlebrooks gets hurt again. His Obamacare premiums will be out of sight. Papi's problems are in part due to his being 40. 37 my arse! ;-)

Bring Papi back. This is a long-term investment. Not only has he proven to be a capable hitter the last few years, he's likely got a future with the club as goodwill ambassador / hitting coach / etc. This club loves to burn bridges with its greats (Tito, Nomar, Mo Vaughn, Clemens, all the way back to Teddy).

If not Papi, who is going to take the role of tone-setter on the young 2013 Sox? John Lackey?

Obviously, everything has its price, but Papi should be more valuable to the Sox than to any other team in MLB.